Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
The pain and grief your family experienced when you were taken, Officer Cook, is always there. It's found somewhere in the healing process that hope and faith can close those gaping wounds of wickedness that caused your loss to society. Dade County was reverently blessed to have a quality individual serving them. No doubt our tranquility and stability were founded upon your principles of outstanding character and an optimistic record of resolve. You'll always be heroically respected for aiding and rescuing the civilians and your colleagues who were in extreme danger that day until you and Reserve Officer Lincoln responded to that ugly domestic scene. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 16, 2020
No matter what time the clock strikes all public servants must be duly and honorably ready to pounce upon those who prey upon humanity's goodwill, hope and faith. You were genuinely concerned for Dade County's welfare, Officer Cook and the notion of being present to assist your comrades that day has heroically been felt. The respect and admiration for a man dignified,loyal and with integrity won't be forgotten. The structures you built up their sanctity and serenity remain affixed within the hearts of all mankind. The truth and trust were taken so callously and senselessly and surely God will reward your soul and your instincts of intuition. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 16, 2020
There are no promises or magical potions that will bring evil and terror to its knees. People who are law abiding citizens obviously should not be subjected to extreme brutality by supposed honest men and women of the various law enforcement communities. Yet time and again it happens. You performed your duties, Officer Cook,solely and strictly by the books authoring the highest of professional standards of honor,decency and dignity. It spelled true heroic character and heroism to be diligently and humanely saluted for valor and always thoughtfulness. Faithfulness and dedication at devotion's eyes of wisdom and seeing the truth. Ruthlessness ruins the image of society which indeed misses you, Officer Cook as Dade County appreciated your charm, charisma and captivating smile now in eternity where you walk a pristine beat watching those humble gates of gallant angels. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Leadership demands accounting. Accountability expects reliability to install, implant and infuse a lasting harmony and freedom for all mankind.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 15, 2020
A public servant's mind must have the capacity of everything from honesty to zeal. Nothing missing or lacking for the slightest moment. Twenty-five years are brief and when your family, comrades and friends all sit down to remember and to reminisce they 'll never forget the heroic heart and gallant spirit, Officer Cook, that brought you and your family to live and to serve those causes of peace. You took pride in your work habits and brought excellence in everything Godliness,trustworthiness and truthful humility sacred as it is really became. You had so much more left to achieve, Our Master saw your passions and journeys as concluded. Though violence should not have taken the soul of a Godsend blessed with acumen, vision and uncanny ability. Respect that delivered the goodwill to humanity which forever misses you, Officer Cook and is deeply indebted to your practical approaches in life and during your undying career. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. May you be saluted with patience and proudness, the versed vigilance that saw diligence through those perilous times. Time never stops even if the seconds are fleeting. Your loved ones carry hope and happiness as your smile indicated.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 15, 2020
Badge #1664 has been assigned its angel's wings perfectly fitted for your eternal missions of humble honor and heroic strength of heart and character. A soul of sanctity,civility and nobility are capably churning out loyal and professionally outstanding service for six years here in Dade County. It's where the citizens were kindly and gracefully treated with respect and esteemed admiration from you, Officer Cook. Now and forever a legend of a man, a gentleman , friendly and sincerely thoughtful. Where truth and trust met on those sometimes dangerous roads your enormous heart of endeavor and efficiency never lacking the will power delivered serenity and its enhancing riches of relief and resourcefulness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God's shines His grace and compassion upon your family who now carries the responsibility of perpetuating your blessed and reverent name for heaven's sake and for peace becoming a finality and no more strife, wars or baseless bloodshed. Your smile and vitality brought forth a new day and that moment has arrived. America must meet its challenges as you so courageously did, Officer Cook. A real warrior! Dignity and integrity rest together with your being and has been and will continuously be rewarded for heroism and resolve beyond the calls of duty.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 15, 2020
Police cannot ever be gullible nor vulnerable. It must be sterling versatility and virtuous honesty that carries that lives of dignity,integrity and respectful character. No animation, they must believe in their abilities and capabilities while in the streets battling violence and fighting with all their hearts these abominable times. The world seems to have turned upside down. It has not as the axis turns. Your spirit and kindness, Officer Cook, was surely true and to the point of values and mettle. The ferocity of faith and devotion, the ideals and ideas so sacred and steeped in humility so genuinely adored. Dade County won't ever overlook your life and its memory. One that glows and shines brightly in God's celestial planets above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 15, 2020
No man or woman of respect, honor and character just lays down without the fight of their lives to defend our unity and liberties. You never caved in nor ran away when wickedness was unleashing its fire and fury. Dade County and its folks, Officer Cook, were passionately served by a hero of esteem and enrichment. All unwavering and always tireless and unselfish integrity, dignity and the respect of a community that keeps saluting your smartness and ingenuity of hope and vision. We don't forget a man who gave us many memories in particular his family, beloved, adored and wonderfully special. Just as you my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook, commitment that continues to be revered and everlasting. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 15, 2020
If any olive branch is a peace offering then in today's times I wonder what might stop all this nastiness that cripples our honorable hopes,dreams and aspirations? Your breath of fresh air, Officer Cook was vitally important to the challenges that awaited Dade County's folks as they strived for peace and happiness. Your ultimate sacrifice of dignity and integrity started the flames of hope and goodwill burning forevermore. You were too young and healthy to be taken suddenly while performing your most humbly essential duties. So we salute your excellence and wisdom to be visually shared by our future generations. Gallantry, boldness and endeavor can meet their tests against adversity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 15, 2020
Vim, vigor and vitality are never given in vain unless honest vigilance is not maintained. Over and over your versatility and virtue, Officer Cook, served their practical purposes in life and during your all too short yet very meaningful watch over Dade County and its people. Speeches and protects will not return you to your loved ones, what it can hasten is the spirit of your adored soul of charm and character flying higher each moment. For the heavens awaited the return of your righteous heart, all endearing, enhancing and humanely heroic. Integrity and dignity are just a sample of man's truth and trust. Badge#1664 was respect, resolve and the faithful hope and goodwill that is so terribly holy to mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God has your angelic smile and charming loyalty wrapped in His arms for safekeeping.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 15, 2020
You went to excruciating lengths, Officer Cook, to summon the stability that serenity and safety can render to each individual. Dade County was preserved, protected and greatly valued by your charm and vision. The honesty that represents integrity and dignity as they battle this sheer and bedeviling evil your community has endured. You continue to be respected and heroically revered by all mankind, family,friends and comrades all gallant and bold beyond sanctity and civility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Nothing worse than a cowardly person taking a loyal public servant's life from them and away from your beloved relatives.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 15, 2020
If police are like deer in highlights, heaven help our land. They hustle and scramble around enough to protect and provide a realistic sense of stability and serenity which is what you did, Officer Cook, on behalf of Dade County's residents. You esteem and cooperative honesty,dignity and the character of integrity helped to holdback callousness.You can be certain your family holds your spirit right close to their own hearts as they support and carry on your heroic legacy. So true and so very clear. Wisdom and vision are every man and woman's focal points during their lives and careers of service and sacred purposes. Missions all of goodwill and a steady stream of hope. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 15, 2020
Ignorance can be mighty infuriating at times. At least integrity and ingenuity can engage one another quite well. Your honest dignity, respectful conduct and professional attitude made that distinct difference for all Dade County and mankind to survive the perils of life much better, Officer Cook. You were able to take instruction and direction and channel its determination, dedication and precise motivation to all your colleagues of courage. With energy and heart did you fight and defend our rights until the end never giving evil the opportunity to louse up your unwavering and unselfish resolve. Our Creator has your angelic character and truth safely sheltered in His quarters of tenacity and sanctity above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 15, 2020
You were a heroic son, brother, uncle, great-uncle, public servant and friend until your last ounce of energy. So much honor,dignity and integrity poured into the mixes of ferocity and humble tenacity. Nothing tepid about your pride and excellence, Officer Cook, that far exceeded your onuses. You came to a scene you went to many other times and were fair, firm and truthfully trusted among your peers of unselfish commitment. Dade County has marked many different happenings since you gave your life my neighbor, friend and hero. It was a crying shame and terrible tragedy you could not live to see the fruits of your humane journeys. Rest in peace. You sacrificed so others could continue your legacy going forward.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 14, 2020
All the balloons released are flying high just as your mortal soul, Officer Cook,all heroic and all humble honesty. With a smile on your face and a sense of accomplishment did you out maneuver the menaces of humanity. Evil and wickedness need no embellishment. Dade County relied upon character and intelligence to pull us out of those holes of heinousness. The doors are open, you made your career and our lives matter and you cannot be overlooked for resolving and inspiring. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero. Respectful character is the consideration and caring you gave back to us, Officer Cook.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 14, 2020
You were, Officer Cook, a positive man and your boldness coupled with your honor and reverence paid dividends to the citizens of Dade County. Its assurances and acumen were the health and sanity of all whoever lived. You lived with scruples, you were raised with humbleness and decency. No matter what was needed you helped pull us through the times of chaos and mayhem. A public servant that God has blessed and rewarded for having a soul of tenacity and a heart of heroism both seen providing effective effort and efficiency. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 14, 2020
One who is negligent and deserts their posts of perseverance and honor does not deserve any humility. Because their lack of dignity and respect can cause a trickled down domino affect. Never happened when you patrolled and served Dade County, Officer Cook. Always a gentleman. Always so deliberate, fair and truthfully faithful to laying down harmony and whatever unity can be a forever staple to mankind. With your sterling and stellar character and trusted convictions all your responsibilities were fairly carried out. Now your family, Officer Cook, executes your shining legacy of respect and admiration. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The survival of the citizens and police depends on everyone pitching in during terse moments.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 14, 2020
The people of Dade County were served and protected in a loyal and most humbly resourceful manner by you, Officer Cook. You endeared yourself to society in a way so honest and heroic that your undying and unselfish dignity and integrity won't be forgotten. The best of character brought about the wisest and most visionary of vigilance and resolve. All goodwill, sacred and genuine. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Badge#1664, all heart, courage and respect!
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 14, 2020
Your affirmation was your proclamation, Officer Cook, that peace and effort would be placed forth with honor, respect and total sincere ingenuity. Never anything less. For having integrity, character and a humble smile yet serious demeanor that gave Dade County is rights to be protected may Our King bless your esteemed soul of kindness, conviction and the rational of real unwavering dignity. Violence, evil and wickedness must be met be a power source to crush its unyielding advances within the instruments of humanity which sincerely misses you and offers homage to your life of courage. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 13, 2020
Every breath you took, Officer Cook, honor, heroism and boldness came forth. Your talents, skills and assortment of acumen and dignity all reenergized Dade County, it reorganized resolution, it established goodwill and hope, trust in all human beings. That day that brought you and Reserve Officer Scott Lincoln, your final partner to Liberty City where more than a domestic squabble took your life and nearly ended the citizens and your colleagues wounded in Mr.Pearsall's gunfire cannot ever be forgotten. When bravery, humility and heart are taken suddenly what can we think? God has plans for His world and your passionate soul belonged back home in His castle nestled with other humble angels. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character is the necessary virtue of peace and prosperity.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 13, 2020
Whenever I see your beautiful mother's picture, I just want to cry. Mrs. Cook, you and your beloved husband,Charles may you all rest in peace my neighbors, friends and your darling heroically endearing son, "Bill."Officer Cook, you were that life jacket of justice and truth to Dade County's folks. You were the consummate servant so gracious and cherished that God needed your fortitude and acumen along with your duly pious honor and reverence in heaven with tireless dignity and full steam integrity all saluted and never lost from our hearts.Once again rest in peace Officer Cook, Badge#1664 a hero's respected candor, charm and charisma.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 13, 2020
The idea of good policing is to make stability where the citizens survive and the officer can safely end their shift and go home to rest with family. No one knows when that eternal summons will be issued and all who ever serve and duly protect life realize the dangers that await honor and respect. You had all the humility and integrity, Officer Cook, that afforded Dade County the opportunity at a new chapter being authored each day. A new beginning shall we speak. Evil that sad day took character,heart and your very special soul of virtue back home to keep your dad, Charles, may he too rest in peace heavenly company. But, yet make no mistake you were a warrior, heroic and dignified with passion. You saved your comrades from death as well as the citizens that day displaying sure humbleness and loyal sacrifice, never a token. All tenacity living within your beloved family members who carry the hope forward with your legacy of tranquility,peace and faith. Always dependable and very capable. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 13, 2020
Unbiased and seeing the entire picture, your resourcefulness and friendly manner, Officer Cook, was what Dade County and its residents were seeking, An innovative and intuitous man of hope and convictions, your wisdom and belief in the system surely allowed honesty, integrity and dignity to battle terror like heck. Now as a heroic angel you can walk those sacred and serene pathways in heaven where never anymore harm will affect your heart and soul. Always so efficient and able. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 13, 2020
One fire after another fire. From one circumstance to another situation of dire consequences. All problems, issues and dilemmas that public servants need to resolve. To be firm , yet fair,trusted and truthful in heat and mind. You captured humanity,Officer Cook, with your pleasant, honorable and heroically calm demeanor. Not ice water flowing inside of you. Just the perception of perseverance, prudent actions and vigilant character conveying an important message to those you served. Serenity, peace and safety take time. It's not always our best ally when times are dangerous. Unselfish commitment to pride and mettle, convictions of sanctity and being civil while nobly performing an essential profession of responsibility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 13, 2020
The causes are for peacefully demonstrating your purposes. Life can only matter and be relevant when honor and respect, decency and dignity march in unison with integrity. For possessing humble and most humanely heroic character, Officer Cook, may God forever bless, reward and cherish an angel's soul of vision and wisdom in those blue skies above. Dade County was solemnly served by a most deserving man of many resources. All the esteem, kindness,truth and trustworthiness working to bring back a faction of goodwill and promise. Never forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 13, 2020
The other day when I visited your grave, Officer Cook,I noticed a big tree toppled over in your section though not on your grave. Hopefully, the workers will remove the tree as I see the sections need some repairs. The grass and some plaques too need replacing. You replenished energy, effort and the identity of integrity, heart and soulful character into your work protecting Dade County and its people. Forever a heroic angel filled with an aura of esteem, respect and acumen which accentuated your honesty and dignity. They are built those bonds and bridges of goodwill,devotion and sanctity. The purposes of a life and career cut way too short because of the very violence you were so diligent in service and dedication. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 13, 2020
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